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HELIUM

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Rocket Ship Rating: 97 out of 100

Helium represents the intelligent infrastructure that lets anyone build wireless connectivity, and the software that puts it to work.

Also known as Nova Labs, Inc.

  • Cloud & networking
  • Crypto & blockchain
  • Crypto web3
  • Hardware
  • Open source
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-17
Business model
B2B
Customers
Built for carriers, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), and large indoor venues like airports, arenas, schools, and shopping centers.
Legal name
Nova Labs, Inc.
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Record updated 8 October 2026

About

Built by a community of deployers incentivized by HNT, the Network provides connectivity to locations that need it most. No towers to build, no capital-intensive rollout. Wi-Fi access points deployed locally, creating distributed coverage across the globe.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$200MSum of rounds, as of 2026-10-08Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Undisclosed, $200M2022-03

Funding rounds

Round, 2022
$200M2022-03, Announced

Products

Web
HeliumOS
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